As Nova Scotians mark what many consider to be the beginning of the summer season, here's a look at what will be open and closed on Victoria Day in the Halifax area.

Although it is not a general holiday or a designated retail closing day, some services will not be available on Monday and others will operate with reduced hours.

Most grocery stores, including Costco, Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore locations, will be&nbsp;open regular hours.

Halifax Shopping Centre: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;

Sunnyside&nbsp;Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bedford Place Mall: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Park Lane Mall: 9:30 a.m. to 5&nbsp;p.m.&nbsp;

Halifax Transit&nbsp;buses and the Alderney&nbsp;ferry&nbsp;will&nbsp;run on a holiday schedule Monday.&nbsp;The Woodside ferry will not be operating.&nbsp;

The Blue Nose Marathon also takes place May 19-21.&nbsp;On&nbsp;Sunday, there may be&nbsp;

&nbsp;to accommodate the runners in the marathon.

There is no charge at on-street parking meters on Monday. Motorists are reminded to abide by posted signage.

&nbsp;on Sunday for the Blue Nose Marathon.

city-run facilities and community centres

&nbsp;will be closed&nbsp;Monday. All branches of the Halifax Public Libraries will be closed.

The 311 call centre will be closed, but urgent calls can still be reported. Customer service centres will also be closed.

There will be no curbside collection of trash, recycling or compost on Monday.

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility, the Halifax recycling facility and municipal composting facilities will also be closed on Monday.

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Some businesses will be closed and services unavailable in Nova Scotia on Monday.

What's open and closed on Victoria Day in the Halifax area

Groceries

Liquor and beer

Malls

Transit

Parking

Municipal services

Garbage collection

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